Description

This classic Cobb Salad is a perfect balance of crisp greens, savory grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, all tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious lunch, a hearty dinner, or a meal-prep favorite, this salad delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salad

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups grilled chicken breast, sliced
4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Cook the Chicken: If using raw chicken, season with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Crisp the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath before peeling and chopping.
Chop the Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the lettuce.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl or platter.
Neatly place the grilled chicken, bacon, eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, and red onion in separate rows over the lettuce for a visually appealing presentation.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until fully combined.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
Toss gently if preferred, or keep the ingredients layered for a classic Cobb Salad presentation.

Notes

Substitutions: Swap blue cheese for feta if you prefer a milder flavor, or replace bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
Make-Ahead Tip: Store salad ingredients separately in airtight containers and assemble just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Dressing Storage: Keep leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Assembled, grilled
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: Cobb Salad, grilled chicken salad, classic Cobb, keto salad, healthy lunch